Job Details:
- Plans and schedules workflow for every single workstation according to the manufacturing sequence of operation and control lead time.
- Control the material requirements, as per BOM's, manufacturing sequence, assembly and production workflow.
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
- Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy,” establishes safety stock/Reorder points, and validates Bill of Material in the MRP system.
- Sets up all purchase requisitions for Purchasing personnel, based on need dates, lead times and quantity requirements.
- Plans and releases intercompany requirements and maintains Distribution Orders to ensure on time delivery and right quality.
- Manages intercompany transfers.
- Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level Bill of Material.
- Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes.
- Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals.
- Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs.
- Preserves engineering revision control.
- May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff.
- Performs work under general supervision.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in an ERP/MRP environment required.
Experience: 3+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience.
Computer Skills:
- Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001.
- MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with an MRP system.
Other Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
- Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
- Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings.